Finding the Third Proportional to 65,558.74 and 135,781.95
Calculator
Solution
The third proportional to 65,558.74 and 135,781.95 is: 281,224.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,558.74 : 135,781.95 = 135,781.95 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,558.74/135,781.95 = 135,781.95/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,558.74x = 135,781.95 × 135,781.95 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,558.74x = 18,436,736,672.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 18,436,736,672.85/65,558.74 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 281,224.69
Related Problems
Find third proportional to 32,779.37 and 67,890.97
Half scale
Find third proportional to 131,117.48 and 271,563.89
Double scale
Find third proportional to 65,561 and 135,786
Similar ratio
Find third proportional to 98,338.11 and 203,672.92
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (2.07) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.